trending
Americanadjective
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emerging as a popular trend.
trending fashion accessories.
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widely mentioned or discussed on the internet, especially on social media websites.
trending topics on Twitter.
Etymology
Origin of trending
First recorded in 2005–10; trend ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“It’s been a trending thing even when we was winning, so I think like you said, the defense still wasn’t there, but we was just outscoring everybody,” Vanderbilt said.
From Los Angeles Times
First Brands also provided an update on recent operations, saying that ordering patterns are trending above 90% of prebankruptcy levels and that it is looking at new business opportunities with existing and potential customers.
Market-research firm Circana said earlier this fall that roughly one in five people bought fragrance as a holiday gift last year, and buying intentions for this season are trending higher.
From MarketWatch
It uses AI software to spot a trending personality and create two episodes, complete with promo art and a trailer.
From Los Angeles Times
Once all the dancers started wearing it, the popular rappers started wearing it, then it started trending.
From Los Angeles Times
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